Name that flamingo: Tampa International Airport holds contest to name 21-foot sculpture in main terminal
Tampa International Airport is holding a Name That Flamingo contest, where members of the public are invited to submit suggestions for the chance to win four round-trip flights and a VIP Busch Gardens experience.
Tampa International Airport is holding a Name That Flamingo contest, where members of the public are invited to submit suggestions for the chance to win four round-trip flights and a VIP Busch Gardens experience.
TSA confiscates record number of guns from Tampa International Airport this year
There’s one record TSA says was broken this year at Tampa International Airport, and it’s not one they wanted to see. "We have found a total of 116 firearms. This is obviously a record-breaking number."
There’s one record TSA says was broken this year at Tampa International Airport, and it’s not one they wanted to see. "We have found a total of 116 firearms. This is obviously a record-breaking number."
More than 63,000 rode SunRunner in its first month of operation
More than 63,000 people rode the SunRunner rapid bus service in its first month of operation from downtown St. Petersburg and the beach, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) said.
More than 63,000 people rode the SunRunner rapid bus service in its first month of operation from downtown St. Petersburg and the beach, the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) said.
Thanksgiving stories: Travelers give reminders of the reason for the season
There’s something special about the airport the night before Thanksgiving. The air is lighter. The smiles are brighter. The hugs are tighter. There's no place like TPA to get a reminder of what the holiday is all about.
There’s something special about the airport the night before Thanksgiving. The air is lighter. The smiles are brighter. The hugs are tighter. There's no place like TPA to get a reminder of what the holiday is all about.
Nearly three million Floridians traveling for Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reports
The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.
The holiday travel season is upon us and AAA Florida expects this to be the second-busiest Thanksgiving on record, with nearly three million Floridians traveling this weekend.
A bike under the tree could change lives of struggling adults this holiday season
Bikes for Christ knows reliable transportation can mean the difference for those trying to make a living and make it through life. But the organization needs help to fulfill the massive need this holiday season.
Bikes for Christ knows reliable transportation can mean the difference for those trying to make a living and make it through life. But the organization needs help to fulfill the massive need this holiday season.
Jokes and travel tips: Who is behind Tampa International Airport's social media accounts?
Those engaging, hilarious and informative posts on the Tampa International Airport's social media accounts are conjured up by one person. He's capturing content from every angle and runway.
Those engaging, hilarious and informative posts on the Tampa International Airport's social media accounts are conjured up by one person. He's capturing content from every angle and runway.
How did a flamingo end up in the main terminal at TPA?
A 21-foot flamingo is the talk of Tampa International Airport.
A 21-foot flamingo is the talk of Tampa International Airport.
Grand Palm residents upset over FDOT's River Road expansion project
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
River Road is undergoing a big expansion, and some neighbors in the Grand Palm subdivision in Venice aren't happy about it.
St. Pete community gets close-up look at Tampa International Airport's new Airside D plans
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Tourism is the lifeblood of Florida, and with Florida seeing record-breaking numbers in 2022, Tampa International Airport is building plans to keep up with the growth.
Tampa International Airport report cancellations, delays due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
Although the Tampa International Airport remained open Thursday, that didn't mean travelers were guaranteed to have a smooth day. Before sunrise, dozens and dozens of flights were either canceled or delayed due to Tropical Storm Nicole.
City of Tampa testing solar sidewalk to power traffic intersection
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community.
Tampa leaders are increasing their efforts to create a resilient and sustainable community.
TSA agents in Florida airports have confiscated more weapons so far in 2022 than any previous year
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
The number of weapons found at Florida's TSA checkpoints so far this year is already higher than any previous year – at 700 and counting
Virgin Atlantic completes inaugural flight from London to Tampa
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Virgin Atlantic completed its inaugural flight from London Heathrow Airport to Tampa International Airport Wednesday afternoon. This is the first time the airline has served TPA, and it’s the first route between TPA and London’s hub airport.
Streetcar in downtown Tampa celebrates 20 years as a staple for tourists, locals
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Tampa’s downtown streetcar celebrated its 20th anniversary Friday, evolving from tourist novelty to commuter option.
Tampa Bay area leaders push for change to prevent deadly pedestrian crashes
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Florida remains one of the deadliest places for pedestrians in the country, and recent crashes in the Tampa Bay area are calling attention to the need for change during National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Manatee County ends contract for red light cameras after no safety improvements
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
Red light cameras in Manatee County are now a thing of the past after issuing tickets for more than 10 years. County commissioners voted in May not to renew their contract with the vendor, however some residents aren't so sure it's the safest move.
New memorial sign installed to honor teen hit and killed while walking to Clearwater bus stop
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
A memorial now stands as a way to honor 15-year-old Ethan Weiser’s life and remind drivers to watch for pedestrians along a busy road in Clearwater.
SunRunner transit debuts, connecting downtown St. Pete to St. Pete Beach
SunRunner debuts at 6 a.m. on Friday, and local and state leaders cut the ribbon at one of the new station in downtown St. Petersburg. The new rapid bus service has a 10-mile route with 30 stations, stopping at places like Tropicana Field, the Grand Central business district and St. Pete Beach.
SunRunner debuts at 6 a.m. on Friday, and local and state leaders cut the ribbon at one of the new station in downtown St. Petersburg. The new rapid bus service has a 10-mile route with 30 stations, stopping at places like Tropicana Field, the Grand Central business district and St. Pete Beach.
Cross-Bay Ferry returns for extended 2022-2023 season
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.
Hillsborough County, Tampa and St. Petersburg public officials are celebrating the return of the Cross-Bay Ferry for its sixth season of service from downtown to downtown.